How the US Could Compete with China in Latin America
April 9th, 2024
Courtesy of The Financial Times, commentary on how the US could compete with China in Latin America: As China became an economic superpower, its banks and companies planted five-star red flags all over the world. But nowhere has booming Chinese business caused Washington as much concern as in Latin America. “They are on the 20-yard […]
Read more »India’s Electric Rickshaws Are Leaving EVs In The Dust
April 9th, 2024
Via Rest of World, a report on how little-known e-rickshaw companies like YC Electric are at the forefront of India’s EV revolution: India’s second-largest e-rickshaw manufacturer, YC Electric, is a brand the average Indian would not know of. A timely partnership between a cycle rickshaw company and a three-wheeler company, YC Electric sold over 40,000 […]
Read more »Belt & Road: Chinese Techno-Nationalism in Maldives
April 9th, 2024
Via Asia Times, a look at how the ‘Digital Silk Road’ has the potential of allowing China to play king of the castle in the Indian Ocean region: The Maldives’ recent turn toward China and away from India has boosted Beijing’s long-term push for regional control and disrupted New Delhi’s ambition to match Chinese strategic competitiveness in […]
Read more »Why Africa’s Critical Minerals Are Key to U.S. National Security
April 9th, 2024
Courtesy of the United States Institute for Peace, a new report offering ways for the United States to diversify its critical mineral supply chains through mutually beneficial partnerships in Africa: A new USIP report emphasizes the importance of the United States government being engaged in the African critical minerals sector if it is to diminish its dependence […]
Read more »Fortescue Signs Agreement for Massive Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Hub in Morocco
April 9th, 2024
Via Renew Economy, a report on a new green hydrogen and ammonia hub in Morocco: Andrew Forrest’s iron ore and green energy giant Fortescue Metals has announced a “landmark” joint venture to create a massive renewable energy, and green hydrogen, ammonia and manufacturing hub in the north Africa country of Morocco. The joint venture has […]
Read more »Congo-Brazzaville: Significant Regional Hydrocarbons Producer
April 9th, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, a report on the Republic of Congo’s energy sector: The Republic of the Congo, or Congo Brazzaville, is a significant regional hydrocarbons producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of Congo Brazzaville’s hydrocarbons production is located offshore. Congo Brazzaville holds sizable proved natural gas reserves, but only a small portion of the reserves is […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.